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Nov 11, 2014 | 12:41 pm

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Welcome to FlyerTalk. There are five programs which offer transfers to a broad range of airline and hotel partners:

American Express Membership Rewards
Lowest cost card: American Express Everyday, $0
Transfer partners: 17 Airlines + 4 Hotels

Chase Ultimate Rewards
Lowest cost card: Sapphire Preferred VISA, $95
Transfer partners: 6 airlines + 3 Hotels + Amtrak

Diners Club Rewards
Lowest cost card: Diners Club Premier MasterCard, $95
Transfer partners: 14 airlines + 7 Hotels + Amtrak

Starwood Preferred Guest
Lowest cost card: SPG American Express, $65
Transfer partners: 30 Airlines + Redeem at Starwood Hotels + Amtrak

ThankYou Rewards
Lowest cost card: Citi Premier MasterCard, $125
Transfer partners: 9 airlines + 1 Hotel

Many cards offer a first year waiver of the annual fee. I have listed the fee which would apply after the introductory offer.

If you prefer United Airlines note that only Chase offers cards with 1:1 transfers to Mileage Plus.

American Express and Chase offer a much larger number of card which participate in their rewards program than do the others. This creates more opportunities to earn new card account bonuses over time.

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